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Volkswagen Jetta

10,117 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2009 · 884 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Electrical System

Complaints by model year

1984
1
1985
12⚠ 1
1986
15⚠ 2
1987
18⚠ 1 🔥 1
1988
18⚠ 1 🔥 2
1989
27⚠ 1 🔥 2
1990
22⚠ 1 🔥 1
1991
30⚠ 2
1992
27⚠ 4 🔥 3
1993
16
1994
118⚠ 8 🔥 5
1995
220⚠ 21 🔥 12
1996
170⚠ 17 🔥 5
1997
140⚠ 16 🔥 5
1998
185⚠ 11 🔥 8
1999
346⚠ 32 🔥 9
2000
447⚠ 28 🔥 15
2001
668⚠ 40 🔥 12
2002
696⚠ 31 🔥 71
2003
454⚠ 25 🔥 70
2004
230⚠ 15 🔥 20
2005
248⚠ 8 🔥 14
2006
580⚠ 15 🔥 6
2007
199⚠ 11 🔥 7
2008
184⚠ 4 🔥 4
2009
884⚠ 31 🔥 8
2010
848⚠ 23 🔥 5
2011
605⚠ 26 🔥 9
2012
496⚠ 24 🔥 6
2013
509⚠ 11 🔥 3
2014
384⚠ 20 🔥 2
2015
191⚠ 7 🔥 1
2016
159⚠ 18 🔥 5
2017
155⚠ 17 🔥 3
2018
29⚠ 1
2019
533⚠ 19 🔥 3
2020
51⚠ 1
2021
63
2022
40⚠ 1
2023
41⚠ 1
2024
34⚠ 2 🔥 1
2025
21⚠ 4
2026
3

Most reported problem areas

Electrical System2,205
Power Train1,675
Engine1,063
Service Brakes961
Engine And Engine Cooling958
Air Bags888
Fuel System806
Unknown Or Other792
Fuel/propulsion System601
Visibility581

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (40)

2025 Electrical System (26V138000)

Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

2025 Electrical System (26V185000)

Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

2021 Seats (21V038000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (20V359000)

Volkswagen will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace all four front brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47Q2.

2020 Air Bags (21V492000)

Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.

2019 Wheels (19V879000)

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

2019 Electrical System (23V619000)

Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90W7.

2019 Exterior Lighting (18V671000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.

2019 Air Bags (19V110000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y7.

2018 Fuel System, Gasoline (20V648000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.

2017 Equipment (17V352000)

Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8.

2017 Engine And Engine Cooling (17V070000)

Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.

2017 Equipment (17V136000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.

2017 Equipment (17V137000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B8

2015 Air Bags (15V627000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.

2015 Engine And Engine Cooling (15V705000)

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

2015 Exterior Lighting (14V790000)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.

2012 Engine And Engine Cooling (11E036000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND Replace THE Stainless Steel Exhaust TIPS AS Necessary FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During November 2011. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

2011 Electrical System (11V196000)

Volkswagen WILL Notify Owners WHEN Sufficient Quantities OF Repairs KITS ARE Available. Dealers WILL Separate THE Wiring FOR THE HORN AND THE Theft Protection HORN FROM THE Power Supply OF THE Converter BOX AND Route THE Wires TO Separate Fuses TO Correct THE Condition FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During April 2011. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

2011 Fuel System, Diesel (11V490000)

Volkswagen WILL Install AN Improved FUEL Injector LINE FOR THE Number 2 Cylinder ON Certain Vehicles AND WILL Install Vibration Dampers ON ALL OF THE Injector Lines. Volkswagen AND AUDI WILL Notify Owners TO HAVE THE Vehicles Repaired FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During November 2011. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

2011 Engine And Engine Cooling (11V466000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND Replace THE Stainless Steel Exhaust TIPS AS Necessary FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During November 2011. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

2010 Power Train (09V333000)

Volkswagen WILL Reprogram THE Transmission Control Module WITH Updated Software FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 20, 2009. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

2009 Power Train (09V164000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Driveshaft Screws AND Replace THE Screws FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON JUNE 24, 2009. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

2006 Visibility (07V284000)

Dealers WILL Remove THE Plastic TAB FROM THE Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir AND WILL ALSO Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE Underhood FUEL Supply LINE. THE Recall Began ON August 24, 2007. Owners MAY Contact VW AT 1-800-893-5298.

2005 Fuel System, Gasoline (05V305000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Position OF THE Engine Compartment FUEL Supply LINE Clamp AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE Clamp. THE Recall Began ON JULY 11, 2005. Owners MAY Contact VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

2001 Exterior Lighting (04V096000)

THIS Recall HAS BEEN Superceded BY 06v-183. Owners WHO HAVE HAD A Remedy Performed Under THIS Recall Should Return TO Their Dealer FOR THE Redesigned Remedy. Owners Should Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

2000 Equipment (02V244000)

Owners WILL BE Provided WITH A Supplement FOR THE Owner'S Manual AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR Guidance Fixtures Intended TO USE IN Conjunction WITH Child Seats Equipped WITH Rigid OR SEMI-Rigid Lower Anchorage Attachments. ALSO Enclosed WILL BE FOUR Decals Together WITH Installation Instructions AND A Template FOR Attaching THE Decals TO THE Lower SEAT Backs. Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin September 15, 2002. Owners Should Contact VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

1999 Structure (99V251000)

Dealers WILL Remove THE TRIM Cover FROM EACH OF THE B Pillars AND Install A NEW Cover.

1998 Equipment (03V156000)

Owners WILL BE Provided WITH Corrected Labels, OR A Dealer CAN Install THE Label IF THE Owner Wishes. Owner Notification Began September 29, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact VW AT 1-800-893-5298.

1998 Fuel System, Gasoline (02V026000)

Dealers WILL FIT Passat Vehicles WITH A NEW Wheel House Liner THAT WILL Better Protect THE CAR'S Filler NECK. Jetta Vehicles WILL BE Fitted WITH A Different Metal Shield Designed TO Enhance Abrasion Protection IN THE Event OF TIRE Disintegration. Owner Notification Began JUNE 13, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Volkswagen AT 1-800-822-8987.

1994 Visibility (96V128000)

Dealers WILL Install A Protective EDGE Cover IN BOTH REAR DOOR Inner Panel Openings.

1993 Vehicle Speed Control (95E034000)

Dealers WILL Remove THE Cruise Control TIE WRAP AND Install A Newly Designed Guide.

1993 Equipment (95V054000)

Owners Will Be Provided With A New Jack.

1991 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (90V173000)

Replace BOTH Brake Hoses.

1991 Vehicle Speed Control (91V064000)

Check AND Assure Proper LOCK NUT Torque ON THE Cruise Control ROD.

1990 Steering (90V007000)

Replace Power Steering PUMP Bracket.

1988 Seat Belts (87V182000)

Replace Front Passive Restraint SEAT BELT Assembly AS Necessary.

1988 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (88V144000)

Replace Brake Boosters AS Necessary.

1987 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (89V221000)

Curve OR Replace Right Front Brake LINE.

1985 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (84V144000)

THE Dealer HAS Initiated A TWO STEP Corrective Procedure: THE First STEP Consists OF Immediate Removal OF THE Plastic CLIP ON ALL Affected Vehicles. STEP TWO Involves Replacement OF THE Plastic CLIP WITH A Metal ONE WHEN Parts ARE Available.

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